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This RSS feed contains links to the newest information and most recently updated materials on the State of Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission website.wcc.webmaster@po.state.ct.usen-ushttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationMon, 02 Mar 2015 14:00:00 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2015 14:00:00 GMT144001234567181920212223SaturdaySundayCRB Calendar Weekly Update Postedhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/calendars/calendars.htm
The Workers' Compensation Commission is pleased to make available the following CRB Calendars. These calendars are updated every week, usually on Monday mornings, to accomodate ongoing changes to the CRB Hearing Schedule.</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/calendars/mar2015crb.pdf">March 20, 2015 CRB Calendar</a> (PDF File: 6 pages; 91K; Last revised March 2, 2015)</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/calendars/apr2015crb.pdf">April 24, 2015 CRB Calendar</a> (PDF File: 3 pages; 83K; Last revised March 2, 2015)</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/calendars/may2015crb.pdf">May 29, 2015 CRB Calendar</a> (PDF File: 6 pages; 91K; Last revised March 2, 2015)</p>
<p>The Compensation Review Board Calendars are available on this site in Adobe PDF format and require the use of Adobe's free Adobe Reader. If you need to obtain the free Adobe Reader, follow this <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html">Adobe Reader</a> link to Adobe Software's website, download and install the Reader on your computer, then return to this feed or to the Compensation Review Board (CRB) <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/calendars/calendars.htm">Calendars</a> page on our website.</p>
Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/calendars/calendars.htmChairman Issues Medical Protocols Update Memorandumhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2015/2015-01.htm
TO: WCC Commissioners, District Administrators, Advisory Board, Legal Advisory Panel, Medical Advisory Panel, Medical Practitioners, Medical Care Plans, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, and Unions</p>
<p>MEMORANDUM NO. 2015-01</p>
<p>FROM: John A. Mastropietro, Chairman</p>
<p>DATE: February 25, 2015</p>
<p>RE: <b>Updated WCC Medical Protocols for Treatment of Hand, Wrist and Elbow Injuries - Effective April 1, 2015</b></p>
<p>In consultation with practitioners, insurers and the Medical Advisory Panel, the medical protocols for treatment of injures to the hand, wrist and elbow have been updated. These revisions reflect the latest changes in the medical field regarding new procedures, treatments and diagnostic tests.</i></p>
<p>These protocols are not meant to be absolute. There must be room for medical judgment. Medical providers are urged to contact the insurer if they feel that a treatment pattern other than the published protocol is required. It is expected that the payer will work with the provider to ensure that the injured worker receives the most appropriate treatment.</i></p>
<p>These protocols will be used by the Commission to evaluate whether a treatment is reasonable and appropriate based on the diagnosis of injury or illness. The effective date of these revised protocols is April 1, 2015.</i></p>
<p>The Commission, along with practitioners, insurers and the Medical Advisory Panel, is currently working on updates to the medical protocols for treatment of injures to the knee and foot/ankle. These will be published upon completion.</i></p>
<p>We are grateful to the medical professionals who have spent and continue to spend many hours working with us to bring the most appropriate and the highest standard of care to injured workers in Connecticut.</i></p>
<p>The protocols can be found at <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/download/acrobat/protocols.pdf">http://wcc.state.ct.us/download/acrobat/protocols.pdf</a>.</i></p>
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2015/2015-01.htm2015 CRB Panel Announcedhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-656.htm
Pursuant to Section 31-280b, Chairman John A. Mastropietro has appointed Commissioners Randy L. Cohen and Stephen M. Morelli to sit as panel members on appeals before the Compensation Review Board for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2015.</p>
Wed, 07 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-656.htmMileage Reimbursement Rate Riseshttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-655.htm
The mileage reimbursement rate for all travel expenses incurred <b>on or after January 1, 2015</b> has increased to <b>57.5 cents per mile</b>. This rate change applies to all claimants, regardless of injury date, and coincides with the federal mileage reimbursement rate pursuant to Section 31-312(a) of the Workers' Compensation Act.</p>
<p>Click here to read <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/gen-info/rec-legis/01-mileage.htm">more about mileage reimbursement rates</a>, including those for travel expenses incurred in past years.</p>
Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-655.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - January 6, 2015http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-654.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5912crb.htm">Pringle v. National Lumber, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5912 CRB-3-14-1) - December 31, 2014</p>
Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-654.htmChairman Issues Official Fee Schedule for Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers Memorandumhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-06.htm
TO: WCC Commissioners, Facility Fee Schedule Core Committee Members, District Administrators, Advisory Board, Legal Advisory Panel, Medical Advisory Panel, Medical Practitioners, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Medical Care Plans, Attorneys, and Unions.</p>
<p>MEMORANDUM NO. 2014-06</p>
<p>FROM: John A. Mastropietro, Chairman</p>
<p>DATE: December 31, 2014</p>
<p>RE: Issuance of the Official Fee Schedule for Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers Pursuant to Public Act No. 14-167 (Senate Bill No. 61)<br><u>Effective for Medical Treatment Rendered On and After April 1, 2015</u></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Pursuant to Public Act 14-167 "AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY FOR HOSPITAL AND AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER SERVICES", the Workers' Compensation Commission hereby establishes the following Facility Fee Schedule for the treatment of injured workers.</p>
<p><b>RATES:</b></p>
<p>1. The hospital inpatient rate shall be 174% of the Medicare rate payable to that facility on the date of service.</p>
<p>2. The hospital outpatient and hospital-based ambulatory surgery rate shall be 210% of the Medicare rate payable to that facility on the date of service.</p>
<p>3. The non-hospital based ambulatory surgery rate shall be 195% of the hospital-based outpatient Medicare rate payable in the same CBSA (Core Based Statistical Area) on the date of service.</p>
<p>4. Where there is no Medicare rate for the procedure in an outpatient hospital setting, the parties shall negotiate the reimbursement rate. If negotiation is not successful, the parties may request a hearing with the Commission; however, treatment shall proceed pending same.</p>
<p><b>RULES:</b> In order to implement the above-referenced Fee Schedule the following rules shall apply:</p>
<p>1. Payors must remit payment within 60 days of receipt of appropriate documentation for compensable claims. Payment made after the 60th day must include interest payment at the rate of 1.5% per month.</p>
<p>2. Facilities have 60 days following receipt of payment to request a review by payor and such requests may be accompanied by additional supporting documentation. Any requests to review made after such 60 day period will not be considered unless parties agree otherwise.</p>
<p>3. Payment for implants, devices and hardware is included as part of the appropriate percentage above Medicare for the procedure (the applicable inpatient, outpatient or ambulatory surgery rate established by this Fee Schedule). Requests for additional reimbursement for implants, devices and hardware shall be by exception only. The exception is if the applicable percentage of Medicare amount for the implant, device and hardware does not cover the invoice cost, then the invoice cost can be presented and will be reimbursed at 130% of invoice less the applicable percentage of the Medicare amount for the implant, device and hardware already included in the fee.</p>
<p>4. The reimbursement rate for services rendered will be in accordance with this Fee Schedule unless a different rate is negotiated between the parties.</p>
<p>5. This Fee Schedule will apply to dates of service rendered on and after April 1, 2015.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Workers' Compensation Commission is working with a vendor to publish the applicable rates, rules and guidelines for implementation of this Fee Schedule. It is expected to be available in advance of the April 1, 2015 effective date. Notice of availability will be published on our website at <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us">http://wcc.state.ct.us</a></p>
Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-06.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - December 26, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-653.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5905crb.htm">Burch v. A-1 Home Services</a><br>(Case No. 5905 CRB-3-13-12) - December 18, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5861crb.htm">Johnson v. Heartland Express, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5861 CRB-2-13-7) - December 22, 2014</p>
Fri, 26 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-653.htm1994 CRB Opinions Posted to the Site - December 24, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-652.htm
It has long been a Commission goal to make all Opinions - from 1980 to the present - freely available online so that we can provide the most comprehensive research resource for all Opinions issued by our Commission's appellate body, the Compensation Review Board.</p>
<p>Beginning in December 2014, we began posting "older" CRB Opinions (those issued before October 1, 1994), and we plan to work our way backwards until we have posted all CRB Opinions issued from the creation of the Compensation Review Board in 1980. Please be aware, though, that the body of material pre-dating October 1, 1994 is not yet complete...we thank you for your patience as we work toward completing this project, and hope that as we post these "older" CRB Opinions on our site, you will find them useful in your research.</p>
<p>Read the following 1994 Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1662crb.htm">Cale v. Correia Excavators, Inc. et al.</a><br>(Case No. 1662 CRB-1-93-3) - July 8, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1534crb.htm">Conroy v. Keri Corporation</a><br>(Case No. 1534 CRB-3-92-10) - July 5, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1542crb.htm">Cummings v. Twin Tool Mfg. Co.</a><br>(Case No. 1542 CRB-1-92-10) - July 11, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1538crb.htm">Flanagan v. Waterbury Hospital</a><br>(Case No. 1538 CRB-5-92-10) - July 29, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1681crb.htm">Maldonado v. Connecticut Container</a><br>(Case No. 1681 CRB-3-93-4) - July 29, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1696crb.htm">Medina v. New England Wrecker Service</a><br>(Case No. 1696 CRB-2-93-4) - July 5, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1675crb.htm">Miller v. TVCCA</a><br>(Case No. 1675 CRB-2-93-3) - July 29, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1668crb.htm">Ocasio v. Toyotomi, USA</a><br>(Case No. 1668 CRB-7-93-2) - July 5, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1470crb.htm">Quinn v. Standard Knapp</a><br>(Case No. 1470 CRB-8-92-7) - July 8, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1593crb.htm">Salz v. Oliver's Taverne</a><br>(Case No. 1593 CRB-8-92-12) - July 5, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1655crb.htm">Ventresca v. Pathmark/Supermarkets General Corp.</a><br>(Case No. 1655 CRB-4-93-2) - July 5, 1994</p>
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-652.htm1994 CRB Opinions Posted to the Site - December 19, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-651.htm
It has long been a Commission goal to make all Opinions - from 1980 to the present - freely available online so that we can provide the most comprehensive research resource for all Opinions issued by our Commission's appellate body, the Compensation Review Board.</p>
<p>Beginning in December 2014, we began posting "older" CRB Opinions (those issued before October 1, 1994), and we plan to work our way backwards until we have posted all CRB Opinions issued from the creation of the Compensation Review Board in 1980. Please be aware, though, that the body of material pre-dating October 1, 1994 is not yet complete...we thank you for your patience as we work toward completing this project, and hope that as we post these "older" CRB Opinions on our site, you will find them useful in your research.</p>
<p>Read the following 1994 Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1503crb.htm">Britt v. Fiskars/Wallace Manufacturing</a><br>(Case No. 1503 CRB-1-92-9) - August 17, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1647crb.htm">DaSilva v. Danbury Publishing Co., A Division of Ottaway Newspapers, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 1647 CRB-7-93-2) - August 2, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1497crb.htm">Hirth v. United Parcel Service</a><br>(Case No. 1497 CRB-1-92-8) - August 2, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1588crb.htm">Holmes v. G. A. Masonry Corp. et al.</a><br>(Case No. 1588 CRB-5-92-12) - August 11, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1934dis.htm">Hutchinson v. C. Cowles & Company</a><br>(Case No. 1934 CRB-3-93-12) - August 29, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1688crb.htm">Madden v. Moore Special Tool</a><br>(Case No. 1688 CRB-4-93-4) - August 12, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1572crb.htm">Maerkle v. Triangle/PWC</a><br>(Case No. 1572 CRB-2-92-11) - August 17, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1738crb.htm">Stickney v. Sunlight Construction Co.</a><br>(Case No. 1738 CRB-6-93-5) - August 2, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1526crb.htm">Taylor v. P. J. Ladola's</a><br>(Case No. 1526 CRB-1-92-10) - August 17, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1634crb.htm">Zullo v. Caron Roofing Company, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 1634 CRB-4-93-2) - August 2, 1994</p>
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-651.htm1994 CRB Opinions Posted to the Site - December 12, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-650.htm
It has long been a Commission goal to make all Opinions - from 1980 to the present - freely available online so that we can provide the most comprehensive research resource for all Opinions issued by our Commission's appellate body, the Compensation Review Board.</p>
<p>Beginning in December 2014, we began posting "older" CRB Opinions (those issued before October 1, 1994), and we plan to work our way backwards until we have posted all CRB Opinions issued from the creation of the Compensation Review Board in 1980. Please be aware, though, that the body of material pre-dating October 1, 1994 is not yet complete...we thank you for your patience as we work toward completing this project, and hope that as we post these "older" CRB Opinions on our site, you will find them useful in your research.</p>
<p>Read the following 1994 Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1577crb.htm">Calamari v. Durham-Middlefield Interlocal Advisory Board</a><br>(Case No. 1577 CRB-8-92-11) - September 8, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1919crb.htm">Denicola v. Stop & Shop Companies, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 1919 CRB-3-93-12) - September 6, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1631crb.htm">Santiago v. Metropolitan Insurance Co.</a><br>(Case No. 1631 CRB-6-93-1) - September 1, 1994</p>
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-650.htm1994 CRB Opinions Posted to the Site - December 11, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-649.htm
It has long been a Commission goal to make all Opinions - from 1980 to the present - freely available online so that we can provide the most comprehensive research resource for all Opinions issued by our Commission's appellate body, the Compensation Review Board.</p>
<p>Beginning in December 2014, we began posting "older" CRB Opinions (those issued before October 1, 1994), and we plan to work our way backwards until we have posted all CRB Opinions issued from the creation of the Compensation Review Board in 1980. Please be aware, though, that the body of material pre-dating October 1, 1994 is not yet complete...we thank you for your patience as we work toward completing this project, and hope that as we post these "older" CRB Opinions on our site, you will find them useful in your research.</p>
<p>Read the following 1994 Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1822crb.htm">Horta v. American Rental Centers</a><br>(Case No. 1822 CRB-5-93-8) - September 9, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1399crb.htm">Koehler v. UTC/Pratt & Whitney</a><br>(Case No. 1399 CRB-1-92-3) - September 16, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1554crb.htm">Tinsley v. J. M. Ney Company</a><br>(Case No. 1554 CRB-1-92-11) - September 16, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1433crb.htm">Vigneri v. Utility Industrial Company et al.</a><br>(Case No. 1433 CRB-2-92-6) - September 9, 1994</p>
Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-649.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - December 10, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-648.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5901crb.htm">Czyrko v. State of Connecticut University of Connecticut Health Center</a><br>(Case No. 5901 CRB-6-13-12) - December 4, 2014</p>
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-648.htmCommission Now Adding Old CRB Opinions to the Sitehttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-646.htm
<p><b>We are pleased to begin posting CRB Opinions issued before October 1, 1994, and we plan to work our way backwards until we have posted all CRB Opinions issued from the creation of the Compensation Review Board in 1980 to the present.</b><br></p>
<p> </p>
<p>For many years the Workers' Compensation Commission's website has made available <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/menus/crb-opin.htm">Compensation Review Board (CRB) Opinions</a> dating from October 1, 1994 to the present. That October 1, 1994 date represents the approximate date the agency's first "modern" computer system was installed, and therefore the date from which we have had electronic files from which to easily create web page versions of the Opinions.</p>
<p>The CRB, however, was created years before that date and began issuing Opinions in 1980. Consequently, it has long been a Commission goal to make available online the entire body of CRB Opinions - from 1980 to the present - so that we can provide the most comprehensive research resource for all Opinions issued by our Commission's appellate body, the Compensation Review Board.</p>
<p>When creating web page versions of such "old" CRB Opinions, it is necessary for us to:</p>
<p>- properly index each one (as we do with newly-issued Opinions)</p>
<p>- provide links from relevant <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/menus/crb-ann.htm">Annotations to Compensation Review Board (CRB) Opinions</a> to these "old" Opinions (as we do with newly-issued Opinions)</p>
<p>- find all newer Opinions that reference these "older" Opinions and link from the newer to the "older" Opinions (an extra, but necessary, step)</p>
<p>and</p>
<p>- manually proofread these "older" Opinions in far greater detail than is necessary with newly-issued Opinions (an extra, but necessary, step due to imperfections in the source materials from which these "older" Opinions derive, one that demands significant additional staff time in order to accurately present each "older" Opinion)<br> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Because of the steps listed above that are required to bring the "older" CRB Opinions to you, we hope you will understand that it will take some time for us to bring this resource entirely up-to-date for you. This is why we have chosen to post the "older" CRB Opinions to our site as they are completed, rather than post them in bulk at a later date.</p>
<p>You should be seeing "older" Opinions posted periodically in small quantities, perhaps a handful or fewer at a time. By proceeding in this manner we can get each "older" CRB Opinion to you as soon as it is ready, so that over the course of the next few years you will have an ever-expanding resource.</p>
<p>We thank you for your patience as we embark upon this new project, and hope that you will find these "older" CRB Opinions useful.<br></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Our first installment of "older" CRB Opinions is available through the following link:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-647.htm">1994 CRB Opinions Posted to the Site - December 9, 2014</a></p>
Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-646.htm1994 CRB Opinions Posted to the Site - December 9, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-647.htm
Read the following 1994 Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1468crb.htm">Capone v. UTC/Sikorsky Aircraft</a><br>(Case No. 1468 CRB-4-92-7) - September 29, 1994</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/1994/1617crb.htm">Searles v. Town of West Hartford</a><br>(Case No. 1617 CRB-1-93-1) - September 28, 1994</p>
Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-647.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - December 2, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-645.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5900crb.htm">Conroy v. City of Stamford</a><br>(Case No. 5900 CRB-7-13-12) - November 24, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5884crb.htm">Staurovsky v. City of Milford</a><br>(Case No. 5884 CRB-4-13-10) - November 25, 2014</p>
Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-645.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - November 19, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-644.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5897crb.htm">Hart v. Federal Express Corporation</a><br>(Case No. 5897 CRB-2-13-11) - November 12, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5890crb.htm">Reynolds v. Logistec Connecticut, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5890 CRB-4-13-10) - October 28, 2014</p>
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-644.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - October 23, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-643.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5892crb.htm">Barbee v. Sysco Food Services</a><br>(Case No. 5892 CRB-8-13-11) - October 16, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5896crb.htm">Heyer v. City Carting Holding Company</a><br>(Case No. 5896 CRB-4-13-11) - October 14, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5891crb.htm">Rock v. State of Connecticut University of Connecticut</a><br>(Case No. 5891 CRB-2-13-10) - October 16, 2014</p>
Wed, 23 Oct 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-643.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - October 8, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-642.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5883crb.htm">Wiblyi v. McDonald's Corporation</a><br>(Case No. 5883 CRB-1-13-10) - October 3, 2014</p>
Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-642.htmChairman Issues Benefit Rate Tables Memorandumhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-05.htm
TO: Commissioners, District Administrators, Advisory Board, Legal Advisory Panel, Medical Advisory Panel, Medical Practitioners, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, and Unions</p>
<p>MEMORANDUM NO. 2014-05</p>
<p>FROM: John A. Mastropietro, Chairman</p>
<p>DATE: September 29, 2014</p>
<p>RE: <b>Workers' Compensation Benefit Rate Tables: October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015</b></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Tables for determining the workers' compensation benefits for Connecticut workers injured between October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 are now available. These tables can be obtained from:</p>
<p><b>Budget Printers<br>1718 Park Street<br>Hartford, CT 06106</b></p>
<p><i>Mailing Address:</i><br><b>Budget Printers<br>1718 Park Street<br>Hartford, CT 06106</b></p>
<p><b>Phone: (860) 233-2138<br>FAX: (860) 236-6742<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:dan@budget-printers.com">dan@budget-printers.com</a></b><br></p>
<p>The cost for the tables through Budget Printers is as follows. Payment by check is required.</p>
<p><b>$25.52</b> <i>($24.00 plus $1.52 sales tax)</i> if picked up.</p>
<p><b>$32.97</b> <i>($24.00 plus $7.00 shipping and handling plus $1.97 sales tax)</i> if ordered by mail.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For your convenience, these tables are posted on our website at:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/download/acrobat/Benefit-Rate-Table-2014-2015.pdf">http://wcc.state.ct.us/download/acrobat/Benefit-Rate-Table-2014-2015.pdf</a><br>(PDF File: 314 pages; 3.92MB; Last revised October 1, 2014)</p>
Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:30:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-05.htmChairman Issues AWW, Max Comp Rate, and COLA Memorandumhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-04.htm
TO: Commissioners, District Administrators, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, Unions, Legal Advisory Panel and Advisory Board Members</p>
<p>MEMORANDUM NO. 2014-04</p>
<p>FROM: John A. Mastropietro, Chairman</p>
<p>DATE: September 29, 2014</p>
<p>RE: <b>Average Weekly Wage, Maximum Compensation Rate, and Cost-of-Living Adjustments</b></p>
<p>Section 31-309 of the Connecticut General Statutes as amended by Public Act 93-228 sets the maximum weekly compensation rate to be the same as the average weekly earnings of all employees in Connecticut. This maximum rate applies to total disability benefits provided in § 31-307 and decedents' dependents benefits provided in § 31-306.</p>
<p>The State Labor Commissioner has determined that the estimated average weekly earnings of all employees in Connecticut effective October 1, 2014 will be $1,175.00. Therefore, the maximum compensation rate for total disability and decedents' dependents will also be $1,175.00 for injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2014.</p>
<p>The maximum compensation rate for partial disability (incapacity), i.e., benefits pursuant to § 31-308, is equivalent to the average weekly earnings of production and related workers in manufacturing in Connecticut. The State Labor Commissioner has determined that the average weekly earnings of production and related workers in manufacturing in Connecticut effective October 1, 2014 will be $991.00.</p>
<p>I believe this information will assist you in the calculation of cost-of-living adjustments.</p>
<p><i>NOTE: Please go directly to <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-04.htm">Memorandum No. 2014-04</a> on our website for complete instructions on calculating Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs), including updated COLA tables.</i></p>
Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-04.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - September 29, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-641.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5889crb.htm">King v. City of Bridgeport</a><br>(Case No. 5889 CRB-4-13-10) - September 18, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5960crbremand.htm">Lazzari v. Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.</a><br>(Case No. 5960 CRB-8-14-9) - September 24, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5873crb.htm">Menard v. Willimantic Waste Paper Co.</a><br>(Case No. 5873 CRB-1-13-8) - September 16, 2014</p>
Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:30:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-641.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - September 26, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-640.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5874crb.htm">Dauti v. Lighting Services, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5874 CRB-5-13-8) - September 5, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5882crb.htm">Hunt v. Sheffield Pharmaceuticals</a><br>(Case No. 5882 CRB-2-13-10) - September 16, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5886crb.htm">Smithwick v. Middlesex Hospital</a><br>(Case No. 5886 CRB-8-13-10) - September 17, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5877crb.htm">Vitti v. City of Milford</a><br>(Case No. 5877 CRB-4-13-8) - September 16, 2014</p>
Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-640.htmAnnual Report Now Available Onlinehttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-639.htm
The Workers' Compensation Commission is pleased to make available online its Annual Report, which contains basic statistical information regarding the Commission's mission, activities, and achievements.</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/download/acrobat/ar2014.pdf">2013-2014 Annual Report of the Workers' Compensation Commission</a><br>(PDF File: 11 pages; 47K; Last revised September 1, 2014)</p>
<p>The Annual Report of the Workers' Compensation Commission is available on this site in Adobe PDF format and requires the use of Adobe's free Adobe Reader. If you need to obtain the free Adobe Reader, follow this <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/">Adobe Reader</a> link to Adobe Software's website, download and install the Reader on your computer, then return to this feed or to the <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/download/publications.htm">Publications</a> page on our website.</p>
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-639.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - August 18, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-638.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5888crb.htm">Jamieson v. State of Connecticut/Military Department</a><br>(Case No. 5888 CRB-1-13-9) - August 15, 2014</p>
Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:10:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-638.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - August 8, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-637.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5848crb.htm">Story v. Town of Woodbury</a><br>(Case No. 5848 CRB-5-13-5) - August 7, 2014</p>
Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-637.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - August 7, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-636.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5860-Ruling-on-Reargument.htm">Duffy v. International Paper Co.</a><br>(Case No. 5860 CRB-2-13-7) - August 6, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5832crb.htm">Henry v. City of Ansonia</a><br>(Case No. 5832 CRB-4-13-4) - August 6, 2014</p>
Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-636.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - August 6, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-635.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5869crb.htm">DiGiovanni v. Lombardo Brothers Mason Brothers Contractors, et al.</a><br>(Case No. 5869 CRB-5-13-8) - August 5, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5875crb.htm">McCullough v. Swan Engraving, Inc., et al.</a><br>(Case No. 5875 CRB-4-13-8) - August 5, 2014</p>
Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-635.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - July 21, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-634.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5941rem.htm">Morgillo v. Ginnetti Trucking</a><br>(Case No. 5941 CRB-3-14-6) - July 15, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5870crb.htm">Negron v. CVS Caremark Corporation</a><br>(Case No. 5870 CRB-4-13-8) - July 17, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5867crb.htm">Nisbet v. Xerox Corporation</a><br>(Case No. 5867 CRB-7-13-7) - July 17, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5871crb.htm">Valenti v. Norwalk Hospital</a><br>(Case No. 5871 CRB-3-13-8) - July 16, 2014</p>
Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:30:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-634.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - July 18, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-633.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5858crb.htm">Attardo v. Temporaries of New England, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5858 CRB-2-13-7) - June 19, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5865crb.htm">Clark v. Metro Roofing Supplies, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5865 CRB-4-13-7) - July 11, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5860crb.htm">Duffy v. International Paper Co.</a><br>(Case No. 5860 CRB-2-13-7) - July 2, 2014</p>
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-633.htmCT WCC Joins Twitterhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-632.htm
<p>The Workers' Compensation Commission now has a Twitter feed...and by following @CTWCC on Twitter, you can keep abreast of news and updates within the state's workers' compensation system.</p>
<p>Our RSS feed operates similarly to the new Twitter feed and will continue to operate, so if you are presently receiving updates via RSS you will continue to receive those updates. Please note, however, that our RSS feed <i>may</i> be discontinued in the future; if and when that happens, you will be notified on both the RSS and Twitter feeds.</p>
<p>The Commission's new Twitter feed is located at <a href="https://twitter.com/ctwcc">https://twitter.com/ctwcc</a>.<br> </p>
<p>Please note, also, that the Commission's Twitter feed is offered only as a service to <b>notify</b> followers of news and updates. Therefore, we <b>DO NOT</b> respond via Twitter; for questions, contact us through our website - <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/">wcc.state.ct.us</a> - or call the appropriate <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/wcc/wcc-offices.htm">District Office</a> or our main office, the <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/wcc/chair-of.htm">Office of the Chairman</a> at (860) 493-1500.<br> </p>
Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-632.htmPractitioner Fee Schedule Memorandumhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-03.htm
TO: Commissioners, District Administrators, Workers' Compensation Advisory Board, Legal Advisory Panel, Medical Advisory Panel, Medical Practitioners, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, and Unions</p>
<p>MEMORANDUM NO. 2014-03</p>
<p>FROM: John A. Mastropietro, Chairman</p>
<p>DATE: July 8, 2014</p>
<p>RE: <b>2014 Official Connecticut Practitioner Fee Schedule effective July 15, 2014</b></p>
<p> </p>
<p>As Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Commission of the state of Connecticut, I am pleased to announce the 2014 workers' compensation fee schedule effective July 15, 2014.</p>
<p>Published by Optum, the 2014 Official Connecticut Practitioner Fee Schedule will reflect all changes to the 2013 schedule. This new schedule will include revisions and clarification of some rules, and the new 2014 CPT® codes. This new publication will be effective for medical services rendered on or after July 15, 2014, regardless of the date of injury, that are payable to health care providers authorized or permitted to render care under the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Act.</p>
<p>To order, please contact Optum at 1-800-464-3649, option 1, or visit <a href="http://www.optumcoding.com">www.optumcoding.com</a> keyword "Connecticut".</p>
Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-03.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - June 16, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-631.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5855crb.htm">Kielbowicz v. Tilcon Connecticut, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5855 CRB-6-13-6) - June 12, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5844crb.htm">Rowland v. Town of Woodbridge</a><br>(Case No. 5844 CRB-3-13-5) - June 6, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5854crb.htm">Williams v. Brightview Nursing & Retirement</a><br>(Case No. 5854 CRB-6-13-6) - June 12, 2014</p>
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-631.htmWCC Welcomes New Commissionerhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-630.htm
The Workers' Compensation Commission is pleased to welcome Thomas J. Mullins as our newest Workers' Compensation Commissioner.</p>
<p>Commissioner Mullins brings with him nearly twenty years' experience in labor and employment, personal injury, criminal defense, workers' compensation, and family law. After graduating from Pitzer College in Claremont, California with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature, Commissioner Mullins went on to earn a Master of Science degree in International Business Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He then studied European Union Law and International Business Transactions from the Notre Dame School of International Law in London, England, and finally earned his Juris Doctor from the Suffolk University School of Law in Boston.</p>
<p>From 1996-1999 Commissioner Mullins conducted civil rights investigations and hearings as a member of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights. He then moved to the State of Connecticut Department of Labor, where he served as a hearings attorney in Family Medical Leave Act and Unemployment Insurance Fraud Claims, as well as Freedom of Information Act Requests.</p>
<p>Following his service with the State of Connecticut, Commissioner Mullins served as an associate attorney with the firm of Brignole & Bush in Hartford, Connecticut and then with the firm of Rome & Katz in Hartford, Connecticut, working in Labor and Employment, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Litigation, and Criminal Defense law.</p>
<p>Since 2002 Commissioner Mullins operated his own law firm, the Law Offices of Thomas J. Mullins, LLC, in Hartford, Connecticut, where he continued practicing in the aforementioned areas of law and gained substantive experience and success in all phases of Civil, Administrative and Criminal Litigation.</p>
<p>Congratulations Commissioner Mullins and welcome to the Workers' Compensation Commission!</p>
Fri, 30 May 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-630.htmCommissioners Reappointed by General Assemblyhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-629.htm
The General Assembly recently approved the reappointments of Commissioners Nancy E. Salerno and Ernie R. Walker to serve as Workers' Compensation Commissioners for another five years!</p>
<p>We are honored to have such fine people serving this agency and extend our congratulatory wishes to our continuing Commissioners.</p>
Fri, 30 May 2014 13:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-629.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - May 21, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-628.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5843crb.htm">Hadden v. Capitol Region Education Council</a><br>(Case No. 5843 CRB-1-13-5) - May 20, 2014</p>
Wed, 21 May 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-628.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - May 13, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-627.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5841crb.htm">Cirino v. United Parcel Service</a><br>(Case No. 5841 CRB-3-13-5) - May 12, 2014</p>
Tue, 13 May 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-627.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - April 30, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-626.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5850crb.htm">Riveiro v. Fresh Start Bakeries</a><br>(Case No. 5850 CRB-3-13-5) - April 29, 2014</p>
Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-626.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - April 22, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-625.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5853crb.htm">Brown v. Lawrence & Memorial Hospital</a><br>(Case No. 5853 CRB-2-13-5) - April 21, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5840crb.htm">Geraldino v. Oxford Academy of Hair Design</a><br>(Case No. 5840 CRB-5-13-5) - April 17, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5846crb.htm">Pettway v. Enviro Express, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5846 CRB-2-13-5) - April 17, 2014</p>
Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:30:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-625.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - April 7, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-624.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5839crb.htm">Tyskiewicz v. City of Danbury</a><br>(Case No. 5839 CRB-7-13-5) - April 4, 2014</p>
Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-624.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - April 4, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-623.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5833crb.htm">Brey v. State of Connecticut/Department of Correction</a><br>(Case No. 5833 CRB-2-13-4) - April 2, 2014</p>
Fri, 04 Apr 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-623.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - April 1, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-622.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5845crb.htm">Mauriello v. Greater New Haven Transit</a><br>(Case No. 5845 CRB-3-13-5) - March 28, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5829crb.htm">Pagan v. Carey Wiping Materials, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5829 CRB-6-13-4) - March 28, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5801crb.htm">Van Fleet v. Balfour Beatty Construction</a><br>(Case No. 5801 CRB-4-12-11) - March 17, 2014</p>
Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-622.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - March 4, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-621.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5824crb.htm">Shevlin v. SNET</a><br>(Case No. 5824 CRB-3-13-3) - March 3, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5835crb.htm">Tosado v. B. Lipnick Supply Company, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5835 CRB-4-13-5) - March 3, 2014</p>
Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-621.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - March 3, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-620.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5820crb.htm">Avino v. Stop & Shop Supermarket Cos. LLC/Ahold USA</a><br>(Case No. 5820 CRB-3-13-2) - February 10, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5834crb.htm">Ferree v. Town of West Hartford</a><br>(Case No. 5834 CRB-2-13-4) - February 20, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5822crb.htm">Vallier v. Cushman & Wakefield</a><br>(Case No. 5822 CRB-1-13-2) - February 21, 2014</p>
Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-620.htmChairman Issues Medical Protocols Update Memorandumhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-02.htm
TO: Commissioners, District Administrators, Workers' Compensation Advisory Board, Legal Advisory Panel, Medical Advisory Panel, Medical Practitioners, Medical Care Plans, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, and Unions</p>
<p>MEMORANDUM NO. 2014-02</p>
<p>FROM: John A. Mastropietro, Chairman</p>
<p>DATE: February 28, 2014</p>
<p>RE: <b>Updated WCC Medical Protocols for treatment of shoulder injuries effective April 1, 2014</b></p>
<p>In consultation with practitioners, insurers and the Medical Advisory Panel the medical protocols for treatment of injuries to the <b>shoulder</b> have been updated. These revisions reflect the latest changes in the medical field regarding new procedures, treatments and diagnostic tests.</i></p>
<p>These protocols are not meant to be absolute. There must be room for medical judgment. Medical providers are urged to contact the insurer if they feel that a treatment pattern other than the published protocol is required. It is expected that the payer will work with the provider to ensure that the injured worker receives the most appropriate treatment.</i></p>
<p>These protocols will be used by the Commission to evaluate whether a treatment is reasonable and appropriate based on the diagnosis of injury or illness. The effective date of these revised protocols is <b>April 1, 2014</b>.</i></p>
<p>The Commission, along with practitioners, insurers and the Medical Advisory Panel, is currently working on updates to the medical protocols for treatment of injuries to the <b>knee, hand and foot/ankle</b>. These will be published upon completion.</i></p>
<p>We are grateful to the medical professionals who have spent and continue to spend many hours working with us to bring the most appropriate and the highest standard of care to injured workers in Connecticut.</i></p>
<p>The protocols can be found at <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/download/acrobat/protocols.pdf">http://wcc.state.ct.us/download/acrobat/protocols.pdf</a>.</i></p>
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-02.htmCRB Opinion Posted to the Site - January 29, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-619.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinion, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5818crb.htm">Reid v. Sheri A. Speer d/b/a Speer Enterprises, LLC</a><br>(Case No. 5818 CRB-2-13-1) - January 28, 2014</p>
Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-619.htmChairman Issues Practitioner Fee Schedule Changes Memorandumhttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-01.htm
TO: Commissioners, District Administrators, Advisory Board, Legal Advisory Panel, Medical Advisory Panel, Medical Practitioners, Self-Insureds, Insurance Carriers, Attorneys, and Unions</p>
<p>MEMORANDUM NO. 2014-01</p>
<p>FROM: John A. Mastropietro, Chairman</p>
<p>DATE: January 28, 2014</p>
<p>RE: <b>Changes for the 2013 Official Connecticut Practitioner Fee Schedule</b></p>
<p>The Workers' Compensation Commission has issued the following changes for the 2013 <i>Official Connecticut Practitioner Fee Schedule</i></p>
<p><b>DRUG SCREENING</b></p>
<p>Effective for dates of service beginning February 1, 2014, report urine drug screening using codes GO431 and G0434. These services are reported once per patient encounter. If a serum (blood) or other specimen sample is used, CPT codes 80100 and 80104 may be reported a maximum of two times per encounter and code 80101 may be reported a maximum of three times per encounter. The provider must indicate that serum/other specimen samples were tested rather than urine samples.</p>
<p>The values of HCPCS codes are:</p>
<p>GO431 $157.56<br>GO434 $31.52</p>
<p><b>CMS-1500 FORM</b></p>
<p>In anticipation of the October 1, 2014 adoption of the ICD-10-CM coding system, the CMS-1500 Form was revised. The CMS-1500 Form (02/12) version may now be used to report services to payers. As of April 1, 2014, only the (02/12) version should be used to report services. Both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes are compatible with the CMS-1500 Form.</p>
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/memos/2014/2014-01.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - January 23, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-618.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5792crb.htm">Quinones v. R W Thompson Company, Inc.</a><br>(Case No. 5792 CRB-1-12-10) - January 16, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5816crb.htm">Talton v. Saint Raphael Healthcare System</a><br>(Case No. 5816 CRB-3-12-12) - January 16, 2014</p>
Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-618.htmCRB Opinions Posted to the Site - January 16, 2014http://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-617.htm
Read the following Compensation Review Board Opinions, newly posted to our website:</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5813crb.htm">Barichko v. State of Connecticut/Department of Transportation</a><br>(Case No. 5813 CRB-4-12-12) - January 13, 2014</p>
<p><a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/crb/2014/5747crb.htm">Levarge v. Electric Boat Corporation</a><br>(Case No. 5747 CRB-1-12-4) - January 13, 2014</p>
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-617.htmMileage Reimbursement Rate Fallshttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-616.htm
The mileage reimbursement rate for all travel expenses incurred <b>on or after January 1, 2014</b> has decreased to <b>56 cents per mile</b>. This rate change applies to all claimants, regardless of injury date, and coincides with the federal mileage reimbursement rate pursuant to Section 31-312(a) of the Workers' Compensation Act.</p>
<p>Click here to read <a href="http://wcc.state.ct.us/gen-info/rec-legis/01-mileage.htm">more about mileage reimbursement rates</a>, including those for travel expenses incurred in past years.</p>
Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:00:00 GMThttp://wcc.state.ct.us/news/new-616.htm